Rolling Stone Music Now

Ben Winston, executive producer of the Grammy Awards, goes deep on backstage secrets from this year's show with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We look back at the singular story of a great American band, with Peter Ames Carlin, author of the new book The Name of This Band Is R.E.M.: A Biography, joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Greene, a music biopic contributor, joins the conversation about the recent success of 'A Complete Unknown' featuring Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan. The talk navigates the challenges of capturing iconic stories while appealing to new generations. Greene explores upcoming biopics like those about Bruce Springsteen and the Beatles, discussing the artistic choices filmmakers face. The significance of authenticity, commercial viability, and the potential for biopics on artists like Fleetwood Mac and Prince are also examined, highlighting the mythologization of music legends.

Marcus J. Moore, author of "High and Rising," shares insights into the influential journey of Long Island hip-hop legends De La Soul. He discusses their groundbreaking debut album, the misunderstandings they faced, and the emotional complexities within the music industry. The conversation shifts to their unique formation and innovative sound, the evolution of their artistry, and the impact of their work on perceptions of race in hip-hop. Moore emphasizes De La Soul's legacy of promoting diversity and creativity in a challenging commercial landscape.

Counting Crows' Adam Duritz looks back at the making of "A Long December" and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Radiohead bassist Colin Greenwood — whose excellent photo book, How to Disappear: A Photographic Portrait of Radiohead, is out now — looks back at his time in Radiohead, ponders the band's future and much more in our new interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amy Allen, who co-wrote every track of Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet — and has a strong album of her own — breaks down the art of modern pop songwriting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Nigro, who just scored a Producer of the Year Grammy nomination, shares studio secrets behind Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan's biggest hits, and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join music writer Rob Sheffield, author of 'Heartbreak Is the National Anthem,' and Rolling Stone contributor Brittany Spanos as they dive into Taylor Swift's monumental influence on pop. They explore her journey from teenage songwriter to cultural icon, discussing how her guitar symbolizes empowerment. The duo also highlights Swift's unique approach to songwriting, the impactful release strategies behind her albums, and her ability to redefine female representation in the music industry, drawing parallels to legends like Bob Dylan.

Even before the Beatles hit the U.S., the 1960s really got started when Bob Dylan hit the pop charts in 1963 — via Peter, Paul, and Mary's cover of "Blowin' in the Wind." David Browne, author of the new book Talkin’ Greenwich Village: The Heady Rise and Slow Fall of America’s Bohemian Music Capital, sits down with host Brian Hiatt to talk about the world-changing music that came out of that neighborhood, from Dylan to Nina Simone and beyond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices